Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hotel del Coronado

Photographed by James Kuklinski, January 10, 2019

1. Hotel del Coronado Marker

Inscription.
This Victorian hotel, built in 1887, is one of America’s largest wooden buildings. Few seaside resort hotels of this significant architectural style remain in America. The hotel has hosted several presidents and other national figures.

Erected 1970 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, San Diego Historical Society, Coronado Historical Association, and San Diego Chapter American Institute of Architects. (Marker Number 844.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 32° 40.83′ N, 117° 10.666′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from Orange Avenue west of Glorietta Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Located in the Hotel Garden Patio area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dragon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Naiad Queen (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laundry (about 300 feet away); The Oxford (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Oxford (about 400 feet away); J.D. Spreckels House - 1908 (about 500 feet away); Carey-Hizar House - 1889 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.

Regarding Hotel del Coronado. It would be built around a court…a garden of tropical trees, shrubs and flowers,…. From the south end, the foyer should open to Glorietta Bay with verandas for rest and promenade. On the ocean corner, there should be a pavilion tower, and northward along